LGBTQIA+ community emerges as Thailand’s new economic powerhouse, generating over USD4.5 billion
The study projects an influx of 4 million LGBTQIA+ tourists, contributing 152 billion baht and raising Thailand’s GDP by 0.3%.
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Bangkok collapsed building: Victim families seek legal action after minimal compensation
The Lawyers Council of Thailand is preparing to pursue legal action against the construction company responsible for the collapsed building in Bangkok’s Chatuchak District,…
Three killed, one injured in two insurgency attacks in Thailand’s Yala
The first attack occurred shortly after midnight at a grocery shop on Yala-Bannang Sata Road in Tambon Taling Chan, Bannang Sata district. The second attack took place at around…
In Thailand, Ayutthaya Police’s loft-style room Facebook post goes viral
It was an innovative idea to warn against law-breaking, where police at the Wang Noi Police Station offer a 31-square-metre one-bedroom unit with free breakfast — all at no…
Heatstroke deaths surge in Thailand, 4 southern provinces at extreme risk
Data from the past six years (2019–2024) recorded a cumulative total of 212 fatalities, averaging 27 deaths per year.
Most Thais doubt coalition’s stability: Opinion survey
The survey was carried out among 1,148 respondents by Super Poll, pollsters from Mahidol University’s Faculty of Public Health, from 24 to 26 April.
Most Thais see casinos as essential part of entertainment complex bill: survey
The ruling Pheu Thai Party has claimed that casinos would be just a small part of the entertainment complexes to be established once the bill is enacted.
Chinese tourist confesses to murdering transgender woman in Thailand, removing her heart
42-year-old Fu Tongyuen from Hubei province said he cut Ms Woranun Pannacha, 25, up to remove her parts because he wanted to “play” with the body.
Tourists invited to experience Mon traditional Songkran festival in Phra Pradaeng
While the nationwide Songkran Festival typically runs from April 13–15, Phra Pradaeng’s unique celebration, known as Wan Lai Songkran Phra Pradaeng – or the Water Flowing…
Thai, Cambodian PMs discuss U.S. tariffs, call for stronger ASEAN cooperation
PM Paetongtarn expressed her deep appreciation for the warm and dignified welcome extended by the Cambodian government, emphasizing that both nations are committed to continuing…